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smell sth burn/burned/burning/being burned #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:14 am   smell sth burn/burned/burning/being burned
 

1. He smelled something burn.
2. He smelled something burned.
3. He smelled something burning.
4. He smelled something being burned.

Which of the above sentences is NOT ACCEPTABLE?
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smell sth burn/burned/burning/being burned #2 (permalink) Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:39 am   smell sth burn/burned/burning/being burned
 

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I am only happy with these:

2. He smelled something burnt.
3. He smelled something burning.
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